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Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast

Ranking EVERY Topps Chrome Basketball Design From Worst to Best (15 Years)

April 9, 2026·36 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Which year of Topps Chrome basketball has the BEST design ever?In this episode, Max @PutnamCards ranks all 15 NBA-licensed Topps Chrome basketball releases from 1996–2009 and the brand new 2025 release — going from #15 all the way to #1.This iconic run includes legendary draft classes and rookie cards of:Kobe Bryant (1996)LeBron James (2003)Stephen Curry (2009)From the original chrome shine of the late 90s…to the bold ultra modern comeback in 2025…Max breaks down which designs truly stand the test of time.Chapters00:00 Episode Introduction00:46 Criteria for Ranking Topps Chrome Designs03:56 Official Topps Chrome Basketball Ranking35:15 ConclusionFollow the podcast and leave a rating if you enjoyed listening. Thanks for tuning in!Social linksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoopscollectors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hoopscollectorsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hoopscollectorsTwitter/X: https://x.com/hoopscollectors

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